Paul adorned the church in Thessalonica with a complement we need to seek to receive. Paul complimented them on the fact they did and will do the things which they were commanded. (2 Thess. 3:4) The only way they received that complement was because of the attitude they had. They were living and acting to do the commands heartily as to the Lord and not to men. (Col. 3:23) To achieve the same success we must have the same attitude. We must always remember we are nothing but unprofitable servants. We are simply here to do what was our duty to do. (Luke 17:10) May what was said about the body in Thessalonica be spoken of us often.
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27). It would be best if you worked on creating in your mind mental structures for success. A study was done where two basketball teams had to shoot free throws. One group went out and shot 100 free throws with something life 30% accuracy. The second group had sat for 30 minutes and visualized making a perfect free throw 100 times. That team went out and shot 100 free throws with 75% accuracy. What is the difference? The mental structure. You can do the same. Paul said, “I discipline my body, I seek to please God.” Just like Paul, we must get in our heads what we will do to be successful in Christ. Work to create Godly mental structures. ...
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